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Michigan WSU GVSU Michigan Tech IU Penn State CMU ISU UM-Dearborn UIC Purdue Ohio State| Michigan State University | Oakland University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Michigan State | Oakland | ||
| Location | East Lansing, MI | Rochester Hills, MI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 50,023 | 16,108 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #240 | #751 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msu.edu | oakland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Michigan State | Oakland | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,192 | $14,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,778 | $23,730 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,990 | $11,192 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,803 | $15,161 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,684 | $9,755 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
Michigan State | Oakland | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 53,341 | 11,110 | ||
| Admitted | 46,914 | 10,005 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 90.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 21.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1160/1360 | 1015/1245 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Michigan State | Oakland | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Michigan State | Oakland | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,000 | $46,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,484 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $258 |
Diversity |
Michigan State | Oakland | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Michigan State | Oakland | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Michigan State | Oakland | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Michigan State University is larger than than Oakland based on total student enrollment (50,023 students vs. 16,108 students)
Michigan State vs. Oakland Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Michigan State or Oakland?
- Michigan State University is 4.9% more expensive to attend than Oakland for in-state tuition ($15,192.00 vs. $14,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76.1% higher at Michigan State than Oakland University ($41,778.00 vs. $23,730.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oakland University than Michigan State ($15,161 vs. $22,803)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Michigan State University are 1.8% lower than costs at Oakland University ($10,990 vs. $11,192)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oakland University than Michigan State University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oakland University students is 12.3% larger than aid received Michigan State University ($9,755 vs. $8,684)
Michigan State vs. Oakland Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Michigan State or Oakland? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Oakland or Michigan State .
- The average SAT score at Michigan State University (1159) is 89 points higher than at Oakland (1070)
- Incoming Michigan State students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Oakland (23)
- Accepted freshman Michigan State students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Oakland (3.51)
- Oakland has a higher acceptance rate (90.1%) than Michigan State (88%)
Michigan State vs. Oakland Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Michigan State or Oakland? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Oakland and Michigan State.
- The graduation rate at Michigan State is higher than Oakland University (77% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Michigan State University earn on average $13,300 more per year than Oakland graduates after ten years. ($60,000 vs. $46,700)
- Oakland University students graduate with a $484 lower median federal student loan debt than Michigan State graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,484)
- Oakland graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Michigan State graduates. ($258 vs. $263)
- More Michigan State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oakland students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/